}}{{tnr}}'''Gretchen Driskell''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing District 52 since January 1, 2013.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Gretchen Driskell''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing District 52. She was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

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Driskell is the seven-term mayor of Saline, the first woman and the longest to serve in that position. She is a Realtor by trade. She received her B.S. in Accounting from Lynchburg College, and her M.B.A. in Finance from the George Washington University.<ref name="fb">[http://www.facebook.com/DriskellForStateRep/info ''Gretchen Driskell for State Representative'', Campaign Facebook page, retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref><ref name="about">[http://votegretchen.com/?page_id=12 ''Friends of Gretchen Driskell,'' "About Me," retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref>

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Driskell served seven terms as the mayor of Saline; she was the first woman and the longest to serve in that position.

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Driskell earned her B.S. in Accounting from Lynchburg College and her M.B.A. in Finance from the George Washington University. Her professional experience includes working as a Realtor.<ref name="fb">[http://www.facebook.com/DriskellForStateRep/info ''Gretchen Driskell for State Representative'', Campaign Facebook page, retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref><ref name="about">[http://votegretchen.com/?page_id=12 ''Friends of Gretchen Driskell,'' "About Me," retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref>

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Driskell notes of Saline: "The tools we use to attract talent are a shared investment in an excellent school system, good infrastructure, collaborative government, and continually building a strong sense of place."<ref>[http://votegretchen.com/?page_id=377 ''Friends of Gretchen Driskell'', "Why I'm Running...", retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref>

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"I am running for State Representative because I believe the people in our communities have not been adequately represented. Lansing has cut education funding, community development programs, and put business before people. I believe a more educated population will give us a greater competitive edge in the global market, and the tax shift we've seen that favors corporations and forces cuts to education budgets is not helping. There needs to be a better balance when creating a competitive business climate, which can be implemented without devaluing local assets like education, environment and quality of life. If we are to be globally competitive in this 21st century economy we need to be investing in the people and places that create successful communities."<ref name="fb" />

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Driskell noted of Saline: "The tools we use to attract talent are a shared investment in an excellent school system, good infrastructure, collaborative government, and continually building a strong sense of place."<ref>[http://votegretchen.com/?page_id=377 ''Friends of Gretchen Driskell'', "Why I'm Running...", retrieved August 7, 2012.]</ref>

"I am running for State Representative because I believe the people in our communities have not been adequately represented. Lansing has cut education funding, community development programs, and put business before people. I believe a more educated population will give us a greater competitive edge in the global market, and the tax shift we've seen that favors corporations and forces cuts to education budgets is not helping. There needs to be a better balance when creating a competitive business climate, which can be implemented without devaluing local assets like education, environment and quality of life. If we are to be globally competitive in this 21st century economy we need to be investing in the people and places that create successful communities."

Committee assignments

2013-2014

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Driskell noted of Saline: "The tools we use to attract talent are a shared investment in an excellent school system, good infrastructure, collaborative government, and continually building a strong sense of place."[3]

Driskell's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
"I am running for State Representative because I believe the people in our communities have not been adequately represented. Lansing has cut education funding, community development programs, and put business before people. I believe a more educated population will give us a greater competitive edge in the global market, and the tax shift we've seen that favors corporations and forces cuts to education budgets is not helping. There needs to be a better balance when creating a competitive business climate, which can be implemented without devaluing local assets like education, environment and quality of life. If we are to be globally competitive in this 21st century economy we need to be investing in the people and places that create successful communities."

Michigan House of Representatives, District 52, General Election, 2012

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Gretchen Driskell

53%

26,647

Republican

Mark Ouimet Incumbent

47%

23,610

Total Votes

50,257

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Driskell is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Driskell raised a total of $661,609 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 10, 2013.[5]